The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has stated that the threats by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Railway Workers’ Union of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) to resist the operationalisation of the Tema–Mpakadan Standard Gauge Railway Line were based on a deliberate mislinking of salary arrears at GRCL to the start of … The post GRDA responds to

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Railway Workers Union of Ghana to suspend its planned strike and peaceful picketing and appear for negotiations on September 30, 2025. In a letter to the Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, the Union informed the Police that the NLC had responded to its … The post NLC directs Railway

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched investigations into allegations circulating on social media that placement into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School costs GH¢15,000. In a statement issued in Accra on September 25, 2025, the Ministry said the claim, attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, appeared to be an attempt to create the false impression … The post MOE begins

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has denied claims that parents are being asked to pay money for placing their children in Senior High Schools. In a statement issued in Accra on September 25, 2025, the Service said the placement exercise into Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions is “absolutely … The post GES warns public: Senior High

Two men have been sentenced to three months in prison with hard labour for illegally dumping refuse at the Accra Post Office area. The convicts, Albert Okai and Amoako Darko, pleaded guilty and were each fined 50 penalty units (GH¢600). They failed to pay the fines and will serve their sentences at the Nsawam Medium … The post Court jails two for illegal dumping

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has expressed dissatisfaction with the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as the greatest crime against humanity. Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the President recalled that millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands to create wealth for powerful nations. … The post Transatlantic

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has explained that the decision to lift the suspension on boxing in Ghana will depend on expert advice. He said the authority was relying on clearance and direction from professionals who are knowledgeable about ringside medical issues. According to him, sports journalists and … The post Expert guidance

 They say necessity is the mother of invention, and this aptly describes the jour­ney of Mr Jeffrey Nsia, a 38-year-old pig farmer from Kenyasi in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region. Popularly known as Jeff, he is the owner of J-SIX Pig Farm, a thriv­ing piggery that has become one of the notable … The post J-SIX Pig Farm thriving steadily appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Millennium Child Support Group (MCSG), in partnership with the Econom­ic Community of West African States (ECOW­AS), have commissioned a new borehole for the Dakuma Basic School in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region. The project is aimed at im­proving access to safe and clean drinking water, enhancing quality education, and promoting … The post MCSG, ECOWAS provide

 Following his recent appointment as Tullow Chief Executive, Mr Ian Perks, has met with Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House in Accra. The meeting, which included a quarterly business update by Tullow to the President, out­lined Mr Perks’s key priorities, refinancing Tullow’s capital structure, production optimisa­tion activities and resolution of ongoing tax … The post Tullow

 Efforts to regulate and bring digital asset platforms under formal oversight are on course, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has said. He disclosed that the BoG had completed work on a Virtual Asset Bill to regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers including cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset platforms. Dr … The post BoG readies Virtual Asset

 Ghana’s tourism sector recorded an impressive GH¢15.42 billion in revenue from international arrivals between October 2022 and September 2023, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The data, captured through the Ghana International Travellers’ Survey, marks a significant mile­stone in the measurement of tour­ism’s economic impact in Ghana. Speaking at the online official launch in … The post Tourism

 President John Drama­ni Mahama has told world leaders gathered at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Africa’s time to shape global affairs has arrived. He, therefore, urged bold reforms of international institutions to reflect the continent’s growing de­mographic and economic weight. Delivering Ghana’s statement at the Assembly yesterday, President Mahama reminded delegates that … The post Reform

 THE Janet O. Boadi Foun­dation has once again demonstrated its commit­ment to the holistic development of children by organising a highly impactful Back-to-School Health Screening at the Ayi Mensah Basic School. The initiative, carried out with health practitioners from The Bank Hospital, brought together students, teachers, and community members to ensure that learners were physically … The post Janet

Arsenal defender William Saliba has agreed a new five-year contract with the club. The France international has two years left on his existing deal, but BBC Sport has been told he will sign up in the coming days to stay until 2030. Saliba, 24, joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne in July 2019 … The post Saliba agrees new five-year contract with Arsenal appeared first on Ghanaian

The Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) Oldies League enters week 10 this week­end with some interesting fixtures across the Greater Accra Region. For Teshie Oldies, who lost 2-0 to Community 2 Oldies last week, this game presents a chance to atone for that loss, while striving to keep pace with the rest of … The post RENFAG Oldies League: Teshie host Tema in week

 One hundred women house­hold heads in the Yipala commu­nity of the West Gonja Municipal­ity in the Savannah Region have re­ceived a three-acre solar-mechanised dry season garden to enhance food production and improve livelihoods. The facility, funded by Denmark and Luxembourg, was handed over by the United Nations Develop­ment Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Movement … The post UNDP

 The Ghana Revenue Au­thority (GRA) has launched a strategic national capacity training programme for senior officers. Dubbed: ‘General Compe­tency Development Programme for Senior Officers,’ it is meant to upgrade their skills and knowledge to improve on their performances. The programme aimed at equipping senior officers to form part of a transformational agenda of the GRA, … The post GRA

President John Dramani Mahama has warned that the internet, social media and artificial intelligence give the world a false sense of connection while actually deepening isolation and division. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, president Mahama noted that time and technology have eroded traditional communal spaces and said the UN remains the modern “town … The post Prez

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has appealed to stakeholders in boxing and the wider sports community to remain calm following the death of professional boxer Ernest Akushey. In a statement issued in Accra, the Authority extended its condolences to the family of the late boxer and urged the public to grant them privacy as they … The post NSA appeals for calm after death of boxer Ernest